“I climbed a path and from the top looked up-stream towards Chile. I could see the river, glinting and sliding through the bone-white cliffs with strips of emerald cultivation either side. Away from the cliffs was the desert. There was no sound but the wind, whirring through thorns and whistling through dead grass, and no other sign of life but a hawk, and a black beetle easing over white stones.”
This book is a personal account of the author's journey through the wild and unspoiled regions of Patagonia, offering insights into the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the area. more
Bruce Chatwin was an English novelist known for his unique travel literature and adventure novels. His works often combined history, travel, and anthropology, winning him a wide readership. more
“When you take the free will out of education, that turns it into schooling.”
“Come on, say it again. I'm a perfect devil. Tell me how bad I am. It makes me feel so good!”